Description
Our Division & Communities
Foothills School Division (FSD) serves the learning needs of approximately 8000 students from preschool to grade 12. We operate 22 public schools, an online digital school, an alternative campus, and three colony schools. These are located in the towns of Okotoks, High River, and Diamond Valley, and the communities of Blackie, Cayley, Heritage Heights, Red Deer Lake, Longview, Millarville and Foothills County.
We honour the spirit, life, and lessons this land and its ancestors teach us. We acknowledge the traditional land and territories of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuutina, and Îyârhe Nakoda as well as the Foothills District and the Rocky View District within the Battle River Territory of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta.
The Opportunity
We are inviting applications from innovative and visionary educational leaders for anticipated Vice Principal vacancies for the 2025-2026 school year. Join us on our journey to ensuring that education is at the center of a flourishing community within the division and the broader community.
The School Leader Candidate
In accordance , the following school leader profile reflects the leadership competencies, attributes, skills and knowledge required for the role of Vice Principal.
A successful FSD Vice Principal candidate will be a confident, energetic and positive person who:
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is a committed, collaborative, and trusted leader of students, staff and the community
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will be visible, accessible, and approachable, and will engage in extra-curricular activities for and with students
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will model career-long learning and be improvement-focused
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is a team builder with exemplary communication skills and success in working collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and the community at large
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cultivates a culture of high expectations for all students and staff
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acts consistently in the best interests of students.
be an experienced teacher with knowledge and skills in:
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developing shared responsibility for the success of all students
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cultivating quality teaching through differentiated instruction and effective pedagogy within a continuum of supports (universal to individualized)
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demonstrating a strong understanding of effective pedagogy and curriculum
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creating a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment
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clear communication while fostering a collegial environment with staff and parents
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effective use of educational technologies for teaching, learning, and leadership
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nurturing and sustaining a culture that supports evidence-informed teaching and learning
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instructional leadership and staff development based on current research that ensures every student has access to quality teaching and optimum learning experiences
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enabling opportunities for members of the school community to develop leadership capacity and to support others in fulfilling their educational roles.
be able to sustain shared commitment to:
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the vision that all students learn at high levels in a safe, caring, respectful and inclusive learning environment
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promoting, leading, and supporting the collaborative work of professional learning communities within the school and across the division
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being an advocate for their school community within the framework of Divisional teamwork.
Qualifications:
To prepare for this role, you have:-
Master’s degree, complete or near completion, in educational leadership or a related field
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Alberta Leadership Quality Standard (LQS) certification or commitment to complete
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proven record of successful educational leadership experiences
Application packages should include a cover letter, a resume that summarizes related experiences, a statement of educational philosophy, and up to five confidential reference contacts. Please apply through our online application portal.
This posting will remain open until current openings are filled and prospective pool applicants for future openings have been identified. This competition will close on April 4, 2025 at 12 noon.
